Chang Chuan

The embryo stage of Northern Long Fist was developed by Emperor Tsai Tsu (Sung dynasty - 1200). Nan-King Central Martial Arts institute was founded with the purpose of consolidating Wu Shu masters under one organization. These masters were known as the "FIVE NORTHERN TIGERS". These masters put aside age old prejudices to discuss the best techniques for each style. For this reason, the style developed at Nan-King contains the best elements of the many styles. This diverse style became known as the Northern Long Fist.

Grandmaster Li Mao Ching (1920-) a Chang Chuan teacher and Han Ching Tan (1903-1976) are second generation martial artists in the Nan-King Institute. After the communist take-over of mainland China in 1949, the masters left for Taiwan and Hong Kong. Grandmaster Li left for Taiwan. Our Master Chen studied under Grandmaster Li.

Chang Chuan has many diverse styles. There are ten barehanded forms, which also include various animal forms. The weapons used in the Chang Chuan are long staff, saber, straight sword, spear and double sets.

Hong Chuan

When the Manchurians invaded China (1644 - Chin dynasty) five monks fled and traveled south. These monks, Hong, Lau, Choy, Lay and Mok, became known as the southern masters. The southern systems were further developed in the Shaolin temple in Fukien province of China. A gifted southern student Hong Che Kwang under the teachings of Monk Tse Shan develop the southern system into his own personal style. He was the creator of the system as we now know it.